A Matter of Vanity

 As a result, other Jewish Christians followed Peter’s hypocrisy, and even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.  ~ Galatians 2:13 (NLT)

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I fancied myself a leader, for had not the men of my battery given me a special token of appreciation? My talent for leadership, I imagined, would place me at the head of vast enterprises which I would manage with the utmost assurance. (Alcoholics Anonymous, page 1)

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Managing with the utmost assurance —

yep, rings true, I’ve been there.

Peter, simple fisherman transformed

to key carrier, not just for a meeting

but to the kingdom all in a few short years.

How fearful he must have been,

how often.

Do I need a report from his POV?

No. No need to take his inventory,

just mine.

When I find myself a leader

by vote of peers or default,

my responsibility lies not

in keeping waters calm

but in being qualified to lead,

allowing that to come from

a Power far greater than I,

and seeking daily the Power’s directive

and
the will and courage
to lead there.

God, I offer myself.
While I’d prefer anonymity,
I’m willing to yield
to your plan.